The flickering orange, green, and white light observed at approximately 30 degrees above the horizon on November 20, 2023, at 8:27 AEST is likely not a star but rather an aircraft or satellite. The colors observed are typical of aircraft lights, and the clarity of the atmosphere can significantly affect visibility. Users are encouraged to utilize astronomy apps like Distant Suns to identify celestial objects accurately, as these tools provide detailed information about stars, satellites, and planets.
PREREQUISITESAstronomy enthusiasts, stargazers, and anyone interested in identifying celestial objects or understanding atmospheric effects on visibility will benefit from this discussion.
Could it have been red, green and white? Those are the typical colors of aircraft lights. How long did you watch it? Did it move at all during the time you were watching? How clear was the air between you and this object (much pollution?)? Can you estimate how far away it was?BilbobagginsINSPACE said:
